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EudraCT number

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Protocol/serial number

Study information

Scientific title

Acronym

Study hypothesis

To enhance the well-being of patients living with type 2 diabetes through the provision of expert telecare (nurse or peer consultation by phone) following treatment change.

Ethics approval

The study has been granted ethical approval by the Warwickshire LREC Committee on 15.03.04 (ref.no.610)

Study design

Randomised controlled trial

Primary study design

Interventional

Secondary study design

Randomised controlled trial

Trial setting

Not specified

Trial type

Quality of life

Patient information sheet

Condition

Type 2 diabetes

Intervention

Participants are randomly assigned to one of the three arms of the trial:1. Telephone support provided by a diabetes specialist nurse2. Telephone support provided by a peer supporter (i.e. also living with diabetes)3. Standard care